The S-Classes That I Raised - Chapter 435: Results (2)
Yuhyun asked Noah to pass on a message if I came, then got up from the sofa. Peace trotted after me. I left the living room and stepped out onto the balcony overlooking the garden. In the darkness, the will-o’-the-wisps Yunyun created flickered. I could even hear splashing sounds of what they were doing.
“Sit.”
Seong Hyunjae pulled out a rocking chair for me. Come to think of it, what about my leg? It can’t just fix itself; maybe I need to schedule surgery. When I sat down, Peace curled up at my feet.
Seong Hyunjae leaned sideways against the terrace railing, his hair strangely pale under the moonlight.
“You ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) must feel pretty hopeless too, right, Seong Hyunjae?”
He just looked at me silently, so I spoke first. If there was something to say, it’d probably be about what happened inside the nightmare dungeon.
His mind must be tangled too, having discovered new things about himself. And not the good kind.
“But if you think carefully, the situation isn’t that bad. The Crescent Moon can no longer directly intervene in our world.”
Before, the Crescent Moon could easily whisk Seong Hyunjae away. But not anymore.
“There isn’t just one or two transcendent beings watching our neighborhood now. And this world isn’t just one of many worlds they need to help; it’s a world directly related to the transcendent beings. Did I tell you? Right now, the bastards and filial addicts are having a meeting over our world.”
No matter how great the Crescent Moon is, once both sides negotiate, it’d be hard for it to rampage recklessly. We have to act cautiously. Many transcendent beings interested in Seong Hyunjae, like the King of Harmlessness, will be watching, so he must be careful not to get caught.
If we’re careless, not only could the carefully built tower collapse, it might get taken away entirely.
“So it’s time gained. Compared to before regression, we have more information and transcendent beings willing to help. If you endure for about a thousand years, Director Song might be able to remove the contracts Crescent Moon has bound.”
If we safely prevent destruction and keep the Crescent Moon out of it, then someday Song Taewon will save Seong Hyunjae. Even if enduring such a long time is painful, Director Song would never give up on someone she can help.
But Director Song herself… might only receive indirect help and could never be rescued by someone else. Still, if nothing like what happened before regression happens again, things should gradually change—one way or another.
“How’s your condition?”
Seong Hyunjae, who had been quietly listening, suddenly asked.
“Huh? Oh, I’m fine. The King of Harmlessness said it’s actually improved. The one who processed my dungeon rewards wasn’t a rookie but the King himself. Since the dungeon boss is his subordinate, some shards remained.”
“That’s a relief.”
“Right? The mana engraving has also stabilized. I just need treatment for my leg.”
I lightly tapped my injured leg. Peace gave me a worried look. It’s okay, it’s okay.
“So what did you want to talk about?”
Is there more than what I just said?
Before I was kidnapped, I was thinking about going abroad. I wanted to reveal the regression beforehand, but everyone learned about it through this incident. I also gathered a lot of info about the small moon and Crescent Moon.
Seems like there’s nothing left to do.
“Until the rookie reports the results, we just need to focus on saving the world. I’ll keep raising Gi Seung-su and meddling with the Awakening Center. You said you’d be going overseas, right?”
“To investigate those connected to this kidnapping.”
“Does it seem complicated?”
“Definitely. Park Ha-yul wasn’t originally part of the Chinese military either.”
“Right. She mentioned something about an older sister; do you have any ideas?”
Seong Hyunjae slowly shook his head.
“There are few countries I have deeply investigated, despite casting a wide net. Unfortunately, I have only one body. Three years itself was a short time.”
Three years isn’t enough to focus on one country. Yet he moved across many nations. That’s impressive. Even China was so closed off at this time that foreign governments would struggle to get detailed info, yet they gave him immediate shelter. It seemed quite a few people were planted there.
Sesung in Korea is large, but if you pull out all the hidden parts, wouldn’t it be enormous?
“Are there other S-Rank Hunters affiliated with Sesung besides Evelyn?”
“More like collaborators than affiliates.”
“So there are some. Who are they? How many?”
“I’ll introduce them someday.”
Top secret, I guess. Countries don’t disclose either. Still, I’m curious. What kind of people are they? Besides S-Rank, there must be several A-Rank as well.
“Then it seems I won’t see you for a while. Oh, are you going to say a proper goodbye?”
“I’m not planning to avoid Korea.”
“But it’s like once every two months at best.”
Well, Sesung has a private jet, so no matter how far, it takes less than a day to get to Korea. Still, you’ll enter the dungeon in your country and do your work, so a month will pass quickly.
I really won’t see your face anymore. Bittersweet.
“Don’t overwork Director Song. I feel sorry already. Since you’re a Korean hunter, you can’t avoid it.”
“She said she enjoyed it.”
“…What? You mean Director Song before regression…?”
…Is this some kind of Stockholm syndrome?
“If you have something to say, say it.”
Seong Hyunjae said suddenly. He’d been quietly listening until now.
“I already said a lot.”
“Is that all you want to say?”
“It’s important.”
“I thought Han Yuhyun was awkward with Han Yujin.”
Why suddenly bring up Yuhyun?
“The more I think about it, that was probably the best way.”
“What, that your brother pushed you away?”
“Even before regression without any special ability, I think he might have been running around like this. Makes me sigh.”
Seong Hyunjae sighed deeply. His face showed full worry, openly so. Why all of a sudden?
“Well, I know my limits too.”
“You mean biting your teeth to take on an S-Rank with F-level stats?”
…Did he see me fight Lachitas? At that time, my dungeon stats were E-rank. I only fought because it was manageable. And I caught it safely.
“If you don’t talk, I won’t either.”
“…Then what exactly do you want to say? I already revealed I regressed.”
“If you don’t understand until the end, you’ll have to treat me accordingly.”
Seong Hyunjae said somewhat bitterly. Why does he talk like he alone knows everything?
“What’s the problem now, what else! So complicated!”
“I’m aggrieved. The two people beside me are even more complicated.”
I admit Director Song is complicated, but why me? I think I’m relatively simple.
“Get some sleep. Want me to warm some milk for you?”
“I’m not a kid. Don’t change the subject.”
“Just a bit of honey in it.”
It sounded tasty. But no one would open up easily if I asked, so I got up.
“Where’s the kitchen?”
“I’ll bring it to the bedroom.”
“I want to make some for the kids too. And for Director Song. Peace, you want some?”
Should I top it with magic stone powder? Who knows what will happen by morning. Everyone should get a good rest even if just for a little while.
“Yerim! Yunyun! Come inside now!”
I shouted toward the garden and turned. Seong Hyunjae reached out to help me, but I refused. I can walk on my own before and after regression.
I headed to the living room carrying a tray full of milk cups. Meanwhile, Yuhyun finished her call and quickly came over, taking my tray.
“Anything unusual?”
“No. Park Yerim is still in Japan, and I’m officially supposed to be in the dungeon, so just be careful about that.”
“Director Song must be hospitalized too. Director, want to share a hospital room with me?”
Director Song, who had just stepped into the living room, frowned.
“Is it bad enough to be hospitalized?”
Oh right. Director Song still doesn’t know the exact condition of my leg.
“I’m thinking of getting a full check-up.”
“Good idea. But I plan to be discharged as soon as I return home.”
“Too bad. You should rest more. Here, have some milk.”
I handed milk to Director Song, Noah, Yerim, and Yunyun. I also told them to rest quietly now.
I wondered if I could sleep, but as soon as I lay down and closed my eyes, my consciousness quickly faded. Even that feeling of being swallowed into blackness blurred away.
“I think the seasons might change.”
A voice was heard.
“If this keeps up, we might have to build a greenhouse. But since you’re here, even if all the trees disappear, it won’t be cold.”
Hearing that voice, Yuhyun smiled. The two of them walked down the empty street.
“Growing rice might be tough. How long can rice be stored? After a few years, we won’t even be able to eat rice.”
Her younger sister frowned with worry at her laughing words.
“Should I try it?”
“No, just eat something else, anything else. Vegetables are easier to grow. And chickens. Stores will sell fertilized eggs; if you keep the temperature right, maybe they’ll hatch.”
“Raise chickens?”
“You get eggs and chicken meat continuously. Oh, let’s check pet stores. Are there aviaries? They might sell ornamental chickens. If you make them brood, it should work. And while we’re at it, let’s free all the captive animals.”
I said it’d be better to find a way to survive outside than die locked up.
“How big do pet rabbits get? Rabbits are good livestock too. As long as the seasons keep changing, we can let them loose in parks and just watch them in winter.”
Yuhyun listened carefully and nodded seriously.
“Can pigeons be eaten? There are lots of them.”
“Nothing is inedible now. The environment will become cleaner. Thanks to the dungeon, there’s less trash than before. But for now, we have to eat what’s here. There’s plenty.”
Her voice was quite excited.
“Anything you want to eat? Where shall we raid?”
“I like anything. How about you?”
“Don’t really mind. Let’s grill some meat. Oh, you didn’t get seaweed soup. I’ll make it for you.”
Her face lit up.
“It’s been a long time since you cooked for me.”
“Don’t expect too much. My diet’s been boring; I might have gotten worse.”
“I’m good at cooking now. I’ll help.”
“Don’t start now. Tomorrow, tomorrow. Don’t say it tastes bad.”
“It won’t.”
Was this just a simple dream my wish created? Or maybe a reality shown by a thread still connected to me?
Most likely just a dream. But it looked nice. A happy dream. Yuhyun’s face was bright without a shadow. Seeing her like that, I probably had a similar expression.
Dawn was near, but I wanted that image and scene to last even a little longer…
[Honey!]
A little more.
[Honey! Honey!]
…Let me sleep. The noisy calling got closer.
“Honey! Wake up!”
They were right in front of me, chattering loudly. The sun hasn’t risen yet. I want to dream a little longer; why the disturbance? The two had already disappeared from my sight. Damn, I need a way to continue my dreams.
“Honey! The results are out!”
“…What?”
I shot my eyes open. The rookie, face close to mine, jumped up. His long ears fluttered too. He looked like a rabbit, though really a dog.
“Results?”
I hurriedly sat up. What café is this? The rookie nodded, shaking his sleeve.
“Negotiation results!”
“How did it go?”
My mouth was dry with tension. Didn’t expect the results so fast.
“First, the transcendent beings decided not to excessively interfere with Honey’s world as before!”
“Thank goodness…”
I let out a sigh of relief. One hurdle cleared for now.
“So Crescent Moon and Chatterbox can’t jump out directly anymore?”
“Yes. With more eyes watching, sudden reckless actions like before will be difficult. Responses will also be faster.”
“Really? Well done! Thanks!”
If they just don’t cause a fuss, it’s a relief. But good news won’t be the end. Chatterbox and Crescent Moon won’t just give up easily.
“A world’s matters should be handled by its own people. That’s been a long-standing rule.”
“That’s true. Absolutely true!”
“But we, the bastards, have already interfered a lot. And there are several awakened ones involved too. So Chatterbox’s side and the filial addicts decided to stand at the same position.”
“Hm? The same position?”
“They plan to catch the Honeys with the people of Honey’s world.”
…What does that even mean?
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